Loud in Tech

In today's episode of Loud in Tech, we discuss a range of topics that span skills development, gaming, database systems, electric vehicle adoption, AI automation, programming, education policy, and Git for Jupyter notebooks. First, we delve into Kent Beck's concept of "Paint Drip People" as a new model for skills development, challenging the conventional T-shaped skillset. We explore how this conc...

In today's episode of "Loud in Tech," we discuss the potential future of programming with code-level dependencies and a new language called Unison. We also explore the use of Poedit in translating Joplin's .pot file and DigitalOcean's acquisition of Paperspace for AI and ML capabilities. Additionally, we delve into TwinSpark technology for enhanced HTML, PlanetScale's new Scaler Pro plan, and the...

In today's episode of Loud in tech, we discuss various topics ranging from debunking a fake image of an aircraft to the estimation of the global population milestone of 8 billion. We also explore the possible relationship between geomagnetic storm activity and suicide rates, as well as the use of the Earth's magnetic field for navigation by birds. Additionally, we provide an update on the latest n...

In today's episode of 'Loud in Tech', we discuss the latest tech news and developments. Google's updated privacy policy raises concerns about the use of publicly available data for training AI models. Apple faces production challenges and cuts production forecasts for its Vision Pro headset. The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection finds companies in violation of data protection regulations fo...

On today's episode of Loud in Tech, we dive into a wide range of tech and culture topics. We discuss the release of EndBASIC 0.10, Microsoft's farewell and Snowflake's introduction, the challenges of Rust programming, and the importance of unit testing for console apps. We also explore the Lumia WOA Project, a project that brings the Windows OS to Lumia devices, and the updated license of the Wiki...

On today's episode of "Loud in tech," we dive into the latest developments in the tech world. We start by exploring a new interpreter technique called "flattening," which promises improved performance in interpreting expressions. Then, we discuss Unison, a language that introduces code-level dependencies as a potential future solution for versioning issues. Moving on, we highlight the repository "...

On today's episode of 'Loud in tech,' we've got some interesting highlights for you. Firstly, we discuss a GitHub repository called "tabdb" that turns your browser tabs into a database. Although not suitable for production use, it's definitely worth checking out. Then, we dive into the world of GPU-accelerated applications with the introduction of VUDA, a header-only library based on Vulkan. We al...

On today's episode of 'Loud in tech,' we discuss the pros and cons of using an iPad Pro for coding, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruling on obtaining social media posts, YouTube's three-strikes policy for ad-blocker users, terrible real estate agent photographs, Unison's code-level dependencies, a complete guide to publishing free software video games, HawkEye 360's RFGeo technology, the criticism...

On today's episode of Loud in tech, we cover a range of topics starting with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) planning to file a major antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. We also discuss Linear's blog posts on scaling their sync engine and building contextual menus, the impact of hosting an app in a single region, and the potential future of code-level dependencies with Unison. Additionally, we de...

On today's episode of "Loud in tech," we dive into the power of the command line for processing CSV files, sharing useful one-liner commands for various data processing tasks. Then, we explore a fascinating discovery in Pompeii: a still life fresco that displays a possible ancestor to the Neapolitan pizza. In the world of programming, we discuss Unison, a language that proposes code-level dependen...

Today on Loud in Tech, we discuss the potential future of programming with Unison language's code-level dependencies, which can potentially solve versioning issues. We also delve into the relationship between numbers and bases, along with Maya Shankar's Juilliard School commencement address that stresses imaginative courage, anchoring identities, and the importance of awe. Authlib's release of ver...

In this episode of Loud in Tech, we explore a diverse range of topics. Mathematical libraries and the recently discovered Gauss's multiplication formula are discussed, which offers a nearly linear relationship between n and b. We also learn about Mycelite, an SQLite extension enabling one-way synchronization of data and much more. The new Arduino® UNO R4 WiFi is an all-in-one tool for developers w...

In today's episode of 'Loud in Tech', we explore a range of topics from platform engineering principles to Unison's new language, code-level dependencies. Harvard University plans to implement AI teaching tools in its Introduction to Computer Science course, while a Better Notes plugin called Zotero provides GPT integration and API for other plugin developers. Tilia, a payment platform, created by...

Welcome to "Loud in Tech". Today's episode covers a wide range of topics such as GPT-4's ability to measure time in fiction, EVE Online's new add-in for Microsoft Excel, Fly.io's dynamic routing, the mystery of the internet's most mysterious song, and more. The show also talks about Unison's unique approach to code-level dependencies, the FDA's approval of Elevidys gene therapy for Duchenne muscul...

In today's episode of 'Loud in tech', the team first delves into the topic of how maps can distort our perception of the world due to their 2D nature. They discuss Tomas Pueyo's article which raises questions about their use and explores better alternatives for them. The team then talks about Figma's new Dev Mode, which significantly assists developers in accessing necessary design information eff...

In today's episode of "Loud in Tech", we discuss a variety of topics. Firstly, we take a closer look at CDNs and how they handle security issues, as well as exploring different options for resolving such problems. In other news, we delve into the incredible case of a missing submarine with a $30 wireless PC game controller from 2010 being used for steering, and a California restaurant forced to pa...

The latest episode of "Loud in tech" discusses the recent agreement between Rivian and Tesla to adopt the latter's Supercharger network standard, which is expected to enhance the accessibility and convenience of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Rivian also plans to introduce Tesla-style charging ports on its electric adventure vehicles, alongside its North American Charging Standard ports...

In this episode of "Loud in tech", listeners will learn about various developments and trends in the tech world. The show covers topics ranging from GPU programming, which is becoming a workhorse of high-performance computing systems, to exciting discoveries made by UNESCO underwater expeditions of ancient shipwrecks with valuable treasures. Listeners will also hear about programming language fest...

On the latest episode of "Loud in tech," the hosts covered a range of topics, including breakthroughs in the study of turbulence in physics, how x86 processors decode instructions internally, and the various types of certificate authorities. Additionally, they discussed a cost-effective mod to upgrade Sennheiser headphones, a new RISC-V computer from Milk-V, and an Arduino punch card reader for cl...

On today's episode of Loud in Tech, we cover a range of topics, starting with Anton Zhiyanov's blog post on "SQL shaming" and the need to stick with SQL as the common language for databases. We also discuss Viktor Lofgren's decision to work on his passion project Marginalia Search full-time and the challenges of maintaining productivity. Additionally, we cover news on a new Linux filesystem, a new...

In this episode of Loud in Tech, we discuss a variety of tech and culture topics. We start by discussing Remy van Elst's love for tinkering with old hardware, specifically the HP Jornada 720. Van Elst showcases how he runs modern Debian/Devuan on his Jornada and argues that devices should allow root or administrative actions to give users more control. We then move on to a recent article that argu...

In today's episode of Loud in tech, we covered a range of interesting news including Richard WM Jones's discovery and fix of a bug in Linux 6.4 that caused it to hang on boot randomly. OpenAI announced the addition of function calling in their GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 Turbo models to generate structured data like JSON output easily. There were also discussions of Ales Ghiculescu's reflection on the 11 ye...

On today's episode of "Loud in tech," we explore the latest news and developments in the tech industry. First up is the release of Grimace's Birthday, a new Game Boy Color game launched by McDonald's to celebrate the fictional birthday of their character Grimace. We also discuss a new serotonin-boosting drug, prucalopride, that can improve cognitive function. Moving on, we look at the features of...

Welcome to Loud in tech! On today's show, we begin with a report on Coinbase facing a lawsuit from the SEC which claims securities laws written in the 1930s apply to cryptocurrency. Next, we'll discuss an article that encourages us to embrace change in our lives, followed by a spotlight on the creator of BBEdit, and physicists challenging the understanding of the strong force that binds protons an...

In this episode of 'Loud in tech', we discuss a report by the Sunday Times Insight team that Chinese scientists were allegedly working with the military to create a new mutant virus by combining deadly coronaviruses, which may have been the starting point of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, we talk about a change in mobile viewing options on Reddit, Apple executives discussing the integration...